Learn which woods are best for whittling various projects from carver Chris Lubkemann. More videos will be coming soon! Interested to learn more about whittling? Take a look at these books by Chris Lubkemann: Chris Lubkemann reveals his award-winning whittling secrets in The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book. Published in […]
Puzzle Playsets: Easy to Make, Fun to Give! Puzzle playsets are quick, easy, and fun to make. Each one is a puzzle, a toy, and a creative decoration all in one. Watch our video overview and learn how to use simple woodworking to make your own puzzle playsets. You’ll need […]
Normally, folks find out they’ve been named Woodcarving Illustrated’s Woodcarver of the year when I call them up, congratulate them, and then set up a time to call them back for an extensive interview. This year was a little different. Since our 2016 Woodcarver of the Year was teaching at […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIUi9QemQgI] You may have heard these tools referred to as “the world’s smallest chainsaws.” Watch as Woodcarving Illustrated magazine’s technical editor, Bob Duncan, and his assistant, Alex Giagnocavo, demonstrate and review chainsaw carving discs for angle grinders. Bob and Alex will demonstrate proper safety equipment and techniques, show […]
You may have heard these tools referred to as “the world’s smallest chainsaws.” Watch as Woodcarving Illustrated magazine’s technical editor, Bob Duncan, and his assistant, Alex Giagnocavo, demonstrate and review chainsaw carving discs for angle grinders. Bob and Alex will demonstrate proper safety equipment and techniques, show the effectiveness of the […]
In Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2015 (Issue 72), we review the new SawStop Jobsite Saw. This portable table saw combines power and accuracy with the latest in safety technology. The SawStop technology instantly detects if skin comes into contact with the blade and immediately slams a brake into the blade and drops the blade […]
A sample of some of the free videos available that demonstrate how to turn simple bowls and eggs. In Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2014 (Issue 66), John Reichling demonstrates how to turn a basswood egg, and, in turn, carves the egg into a whimsical fish. John demonstrates one method to turn […]
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This introductory video covers the first five steps to carve the simplist of the three leaves. Complete video instructions for carving all three leaves can be found on Chris Pye’s Woodcarving Workshops, www.woodcarvingworkshops.tv. Complete step-by-step instructions and the three patterns are available in Woodcarving Illustrated Fall 2012 (Issue 60). Of course, relief […]
In Woodcarving Illustrated Spring 2012 (Issue 58), Jack Schmauch showed how to create a folding carving bench. Scroll down to find a 3D SketchUp Model that allows you to rotate the piece and see it from any angle. You MUST download the free SketchUp program or the free SketchUp Viewer […]
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